Sales Director, Life Insurance – MGA Market
September 11, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Regional Director, Life Insurance, Sales – MGA Marketing
Comma Recruitment are looking for a Regional Sales Director to manage the Sales distribution by enhancing sales and developing and implementing the MGA distribution system for a specific territory, GTA based
The Regional Sales Director is also responsible for promoting, training and increasing the territory, the sales of life products through broker distribution channels.
Key Activities:
- Recruiting and supporting MGA’s by expanding the company’s businesses by identifying, contacting and negotiating contracts with potential MGA’s, as per the company’s corporate image and requirements.
- Promoting within the industry by participate in different life insurance industry activities either as a speaker or a participant in order to represent and promote the company and its products. Taking part in various industry committees in order to represent the company.
- Ensuring that compliance policies related to agent contracting, sales process and service to client is observed throughout the different levels of distribution.
- Participating in different meetings with other departments (Customer service, Underwriting, Marketing, Contracting) in the company in order to solve problems and propose solutions in order to assure a great quality of service to the brokers.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills:
- Living Benefits (DI, CI) insurance and financial services sales experience, background in management of field force and training
- Excellent nterpersonal communication skills, great aptitude and flexibility when negotiating with people or motivating.
- Must have great autonomy and a strong ability to organize own work.
- Planning and results-oriented – must be able to achieve set goals without direct supervision.
- Demonstrated leadership in the capacity to convince MGA’s and advisors to join the company and their advisors to sell our products and the same ability in working with colleagues in Head Office in order to get maximum of cooperation.
- Available to travel throughout Ontario and Western Provinces
- Excellent computer knowledge and the ability to use and manipulate different tools and software required by this job (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Life Guide and company software, lap top computer, projector, cell phone, scanner, fax machine, etc).
- Demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking, long-range vision and the ability to lead through empowering direct/indirect reports.
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
- Team player with the ability to self-motivate and motivate/coach others.
- Ability to make sound decisions balancing the Company’s strategic direction with the field force priorities and objectives.
- Self-motivated to continually broaden professional knowledge, attending industry and financial services seminars/events/functions.
Education and Experience:
- University Degree is preferred.
- Must be licensed as a life underwriter and preferably as a financial planner.
- Must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience as an advisor, branch manager, wholesaler, trainer, or regional director in the life insurance or financial services industry.
- Leadership experience is a must.
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Property Claims Manager – Toronto
September 11, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Property Claims Manager – Toronto
Comma Recruitment are looking for an experienced and talented Property Claims Manager to manage and co-ordinate internal, external and independent claims adjusters’ claims processing activities in order to meet profitability objectives, turnaround time and customer satisfaction.
You will be responsible for organizing, plan and supervise your team, optimizing use of staff, financial and material resources, while encouraging teamwork and providing guidance for technical training
•Achieve corporate objectives by measuring the team’s performance, ensuring the quality of the claims handling process; and adhere to standards, procedures and productivity levels required
•Make decisions for the Claims department regarding claims handling and payment
•Assist with preparing the budget and provide follow-ups, updates and reports for management
•Assist in improving operational processes
Comma Recruitment are looking for a Senior Adjuster with management/ team leader experience
•College / University degree
•Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation an asset
•3 to 5 years property claims experience, ideally senior level claims expertise
•Leadership, analytical, planning and organizational skills
•Strong communication skills and ability to adapt easily to change
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Bilingual Claims Case Manager / Adjuster
September 3, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Bilingual Claims Case Manager / Adjuster
Comma Recruitment require a Bilingual Disability Claims Adjudicator – Adjudicate and manage short and long term disability claims.
Location: Toronto West and Mississauga
Main Accountabilities:
- Review claim forms, medical reports, investigation reports, contract provisions etc. and determine eligibility of claim
- Record inbound/outbound communication
- Provide written and verbal communication to claimants, clients, administrators, doctors, lawyers, other insurers, etc: re: claim inquiries and outcome
- Review claims with Medical Director and Legal Department as required
- Assess waiver of premium eligibility
- Develop and implement return to work strategies
- Interact and develop good relationship with several stakeholders to facilitate best results
Competencies:
- Min 1 year group claims experience
- Experience adjusting STD/LTD benefit claims
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingualism in French/English is required
- Excellent customer service
- Intermediate skills with Word and Excel
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced, performance driven environment
- Strong planning and organizing skills, with strong attention to detail
- Analytical thinker with proven problem solving skills
- Ability to adapt quickly and comfortably to change
- Good interpersonal skills
- Professional telephone etiquette
- Demonstrates a positive attitude and a desire to succeed
- Strong team player
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Personal Lines Producer – High Value Clients – Downtown Toronto
August 17, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Personal Lines Producer – High Value Clients
Comma Recruitment are looking for a talented Personal Lines Producer with experience with high net worth clients.
A strong and confident communicator with a professional telephone manner, must have the ability to develop a network of high value contacts, create referrals and close sales.
Working Downtown Toronto, excellent base salary, benefits and bonus with industry leading commission structure.
Must have 3-5 years experience selling personal lines products with a successful sales track record and at least 1 year experience with high value clients.
RIBO license required and working towards CIP preferred. University education or equivalent experience.
A strong sales background with a great network of contacts with extensive experience selling personal lines products. Experience with VIP and high value clients is preferred
Full Time role, base salary, profit share opportunities and superb commission structure.
Please forward resume to [email protected]
Property Field Adjuster – Windsor – $60,000 – $70,000 + Bonus, Car & Expenses
August 11, 2013 by Comma Recruitment
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Property Adjuster – Windsor
Comma Recruitment are looking for a Property Adjuster in the Windsor area, this is a road position which enables the successful candidate to work from home.
3+ Years of Property claims experience, you will be responsible for handling relatively complex commercial and personal lines property damage claims in the field, utilizing your excellent communication skills, and meeting service standards when settling claims and investigating losses.
You will:
•Investigate relatively complex property claims in a timely and respectful manner through communication with customers, appraisers, adjusters and any other related parties
•Collect reports and statements to determine liability and coverage
•Develop an action plan for conducting investigations
•Negotiate with customers, claimants, lawyers, and insurance clients to settle claims
•Attends court proceedings, hearings or alternative dispute resolutions, as required, to provide information on claims
•Maintain current knowledge of insurance products, as well as appraisal or investigation techniques and services
•Identify process improvement needs and recommend changes to policies or procedures to maintain quality service and competitiveness
Comma Recruitment require:
•A college diploma or a university degree preferred (or equivalent business experience)
•Completed or are working toward a Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation
•3 years of property claims handling experience
•Strong customer service and written communication skills
•Technical expertise at least partly acquired through direct field experience, in the investigation, assessment and settlement of property casualty claims
•Expertise in personal lines and commercial lines products
•Expertise in the principles of contracts and contract law
•Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
•Ability to travel on short notice
Please forward resume to [email protected]